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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,640.95, 9,967.57 and 3,356.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,640.95, 9,967.57 and 3,356.35 is: 5,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,640.95 : 9,967.57 = 3,356.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,640.95/9,967.57 = 3,356.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,640.95x = 9,967.57 × 3,356.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,640.95x = 33,454,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,454,653.57/6,640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.63

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